A Prayer Concerning Addictions
Scripture Reading
Psalm 51, Romans 7:14-25
Praise and Worship
Heavenly Father, thank You for Jesus, the Name that is above all names. Thank You for giving us a power greater than anything in this world. Thank You for never giving up on us, even when we fail time after time. You are so merciful and kind. We cannot live without You, Lord. We will praise You with our whole hearts. We will tell of the marvelous things You have done. We are filled with joy because of You, Most High, and we sing praises to Your Name! We know You to be a shelter for us when we are oppressed and troubled. You never abandon those who search for You. Lord, we love You. You are our strength. You are the Rock in whom we find protection and safety. Your Name is worthy of praise!
Praying God’s Will
Faithful Father, it is not Your will for us to be lost and held captive by addictions to drugs, alcohol, sex, food, gambling, or any other vices. We decree that whoever the Son has set free is truly free. Therefore, we rebuke the spirit of addiction that seeks to destroy the lives of those within our Church Family and in our community. There is no other Name that is powerful enough to save those who are bound by addiction than the Name of Jesus. We decree that we will not waver or doubt when things seem to get worse rather than better. We declare that we will not cease to pray until our loved ones who are bound by addiction are released and delivered. We decree, in the Name of Jesus, that our homes, our families, and our communities are restored back to You!
Praying the Request
Holy Spirit, make us keenly aware of those within our Church Family and community who are hurting and bound. Give us a warm heart of compassion toward them. Show us how to reach out to them without judging or condemning them. Remind us of Your love and grace that brought us through our trials. Help us to give those who are hurting and bound a reason to hope for a better life. Give us a hunger and thirst to pray and intercede for them until we see that they are delivered and set free from addiction. Heal them in every area of hurt.
Praying for Forgiveness
Righteous Father, forgive us for judging and condemning those who are addicted. Forgive us for overlooking opportunities to show love and compassion to the hurting families who are suffering from the effects of addiction. Forgive those who are addicted for turning to something unholy for help instead of turning to You.
Praying for Protection
Merciful Father, help those who are addicted not to yield to temptation, but deliver them from the evil one.
Praise and Worship
Exalted Father, ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything You made, we can clearly see Your invincible qualities - Your eternal power and Your divine nature. O Sovereign Lord, You have only begun to show Your greatness and the strength of Your hand to Your servants. Is there any god in heaven or on earth who can perform such great and mighty deeds as You do? In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Scripture Reference for the written text
Philippians 2:9, I John 4:4, Psalm 9:1-2, 9-10, Psalm 18:1-2, John 8:36, James 5:16, II Corinthians 10:4-5, Matthew 5:13-14, Matthew 6:13, Romans 1:20, Deuteronomy 3:24
Church of the Week
We are praying for the One Church Sacramento, Matt Moore and Sheridan Smith, Elders/Pastors.
